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KS55 VSU

2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A48,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VSU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 94,948 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 94,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,886 miles

outer sill and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2023 89,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

outer sill and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,917 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 85,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 225/35/17/86Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,353 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,803 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/ZR17 84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,138 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,734 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight miss shape on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/17/86Y (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre slight miss shape on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,597 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2015 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,287 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,620 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 49,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 47,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,439 miles

sills and under body covered

two nails in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,381 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sills and under body covered

two nails in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2009 32,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,037 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
2,862
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 97
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
position lamp(s) not working 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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KS55 VSU is a 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS55 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KS55 VSU is a 2006 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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